Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Inclusive adoptions, short-term foster benefits and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Resources to help make pet adoptions more welcomingThe Open Arms Challenge begins next month on April 1st! Whether you’re participating in the Challenge or not (registration has closed) we’re highlighting a few resources that will help make adoptions more welcoming and inclusive for your community. Adopters Welcome: The Mind-Body Connection by Humane Society of the United States is an informative blog post… Learn More Study: Can short-term foster...
3 Tips to Find the Right Professional Pet Sitter
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
TCVM for Chronic UTI in Dogs and Cats
Why Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) is more effective than conventional meds for dogs and cats with chronic UTI. Chronic lower urinary tract inflammation (UTI) is one of the most challenging and frustrating conditions affecting our dogs and cats. In this article, we’ll look at how a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) approach can be effective at treating this common problem. DEFINING CHRONIC UTI Chronic UTI is a recurrent or persistent bacterial infection of the bladder in the absence of neoplasia, stones,...
Benefits of Raw Food Diets for Dogs and Cats and How to Switch!
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
Products that Support Your Dog or Cat’s Dental Health
Check out a selection of products to help enhance at-home dental care for your dog or cat. Regular dental care is as vital to a dog or cat’s health and well-being as it is to us. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs and cats show early signs of periodontal disease as early as three years of age, and the problem only worsens unless preventive measures are put in place. Along with regular veterinary checkups and a healthy lifestyle that includes a wholesome natural diet, your dog or cat can benefit from the...
Resources to help make pet adoptions more welcoming
The Open Arms Challenge begins next month on April 1st! Whether you’re participating in the Challenge or not (registration has closed) we’re highlighting a few resources that will help make adoptions more welcoming and inclusive for your community. Adopters Welcome: The Mind-Body Connection by Humane Society of the United States is an informative blog post that explains how organizations and individuals can lay the groundwork for an open adoptions approach. “Trauma and chronic stress inhibit rational thought, until the...
Hays County P.A.S.S. 101: Your Questions Answered
As a part of the virtual resource center, the Hays County Pet Resources Guide (available in English and Spanish), provides a list of community resources, medical assistance, behavior resources, rehoming support and more. Hays County community members can also use the Pet Help Contact form for assistance from a P.A.S.S. case manager. In the first 2 months, the dedicated Hays County program has helped almost 150 families! Missed the live Q&A? You can watch here!Lucy Fernandez, P.A.S.S. Program Manager, recently answered your questions about...
7 Mental Enrichment Activities to Help Your Dog Recover from Surgery
If your dog has just had surgery, long walks and play dates at the park will be off the table for a while. These mental enrichment activities will support her recovery by helping to prevent boredom, stress, or reinjury. When your dog returns home after surgery, the time will soon come when her grogginess wears off and her energy sparks back in. This can be a challenge if she feels she’s ready to go for walks, play fetch, and bounce off the furniture the way she did before. But what your dog really needs is rest, which means you’re...
Study: Can short-term foster care increase a dog’s chances of adoption exponentially?
Is short-term foster care beneficial for shelter pets? While previous research has focused on dogs’ wellbeing during sleepovers and field trips outside the shelter, the recent findings, part of the Arizona State University/Virginia Tech Maddie’s® Nationwide Fostering Study, provide insight into the effect these outings have on dogs’ adoption rates. Here are five important takeaways from this research: Pups who are taken on a field trip for just a few hours are five times more likely to be adopted! If...
Why Low Level Laser Therapy Leads the Pack for Agility Dogs
Agility dogs have great athletic talent. But with that – alongside intense training and competition – comes a much greater propensity for musculoskeletal injury and degenerative joint disease. DOG MED LASER – THE LLLT PACK LEADER You don’t have to be a trainer, veterinarian, agility expert or athlete to understand that agility dogs push their bodies to the limit. Low Laser Light Therapy (LLLT) — applied before and after each training session and competition — counteracts this stress and keeps agility dogs...
